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• Thousands rally for Mursi in Cairo, clashes in rural Egypt
• Police hurt in Northern Ireland sectarian violence
• U.S., Russia agree to prepare for Syria peace talks
• U.S. to reopen 18 of 19 embassies closed amid security concerns
• U.S. orders non-essential staff out of consulate in Pakistan's Lahore
• Mexico releases drug lord behind 1985 DEA agent killing
• Yemen: 7 Saudis among militants killed by drones
• Yemen terror boss left blueprint for waging jihad
• Mexico releases drug kingpin Rafael Caro Quintero
• At least six killed as Sierra Leone bridge collapses
• Gunmen kidnap 2 Turkish Airlines pilots in Lebanon
• Swiss apologize for encounter Oprah calls racist
• Canada PM brushes off protests, says spectrum auction to proceed
• A $38,000 handbag not unheard of in luxury market
• Obama laments 'backward' thinking by Russians
• Tone of Russia talks positive, conditions not ripe for summit: U.S.
• The Failed Saudi-Russian Talks: Desperate Diplomacy as Syria Implodes
• Officials: Israeli drone strike kills 5 in Egypt
• Clashes at rallies backing ousted Egypt president
• Obama laments 'backward' Russian thinking
• Group: Dozens killed in Central African Republic
• Undercover sting by police, activists nets Togo ivory kingpin
• U.S. drone kills five Qaeda suspects in Yemen, strikes intensify
• Mexico drug kingpin Caro Quintero ordered released
• Kenyan mining minister denies corruption allegations
• U.S., Russian ministers agree to prepare for Syria peace talks: Lavrov
• US says Japan has long way to go to open markets
• AP Exclusive: Yemen terror boss wrote about jihad
• Gunmen abduct 2 Turkish Airlines pilots in Lebanon
• About half Greek businesses caught cheating taxman
• Attackers in South Sudan kill local MSF staff member
• Zimbabwe opposition glum, resigned to more Mugabe
• Israel risks loss of EU funding over settlements
• Africa’s Drinking Problem: Alcoholism on the Rise as Beverage Multinationals Circle
• At center of Islamic uprising, Nigerians mark Eid
• German companies to automatically encrypt emails
• Thousands rally for Mursi in Cairo, clashes in rural Egypt
• Kenya airport fire thefts: 7 police investigated

Thousands rally for Mursi in Cairo, clashes in rural Egypt Posted: 09 Aug 2013 09:34 AM PDT By Shadia Nasralla and Angus MacSwan CAIRO (Reuters) - Thousands of supporters of ousted Egyptian President Mohamed Mursi rallied in a protest camp around a Cairo mosque on Friday, defying warnings from the army-installed government that they should give up and leave. Leaders of Mursi's Muslim Brotherhood mounted a stage at the Rabaa al-Adawiya site to demand that he brought back to power. "Soldier, your place is not in politics," senior official Ahmed Aref said as the people pumped fists in the air. ...

Police hurt in Northern Ireland sectarian violence Posted: 09 Aug 2013 02:14 PM PDT BELFAST (Reuters) - Police fired plastic bullets and water cannon at rioters in the heart of Belfast on Friday after being pelted by missiles for the second successive night in the latest bout of Northern Ireland's sporadic sectarian violence. Bricks, bottles and fireworks rained down on riot police when they moved in to try to clear the city's main thoroughfare - Royal Avenue - to enable a parade by the nationalist side of the community to go past. Police said two officers were injured. Eight were hurt the previous night when a crowd threw paint bombs, bottles and masonry at police. ...

U.S., Russia agree to prepare for Syria peace talks Posted: 09 Aug 2013 03:27 PM PDT By Paul Eckert and Susan Cornwell WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. and Russian officials agreed on Friday on the need to convene a long-delayed Syrian peace conference in Geneva as soon as possible, but they offered no concrete plan to bring the warring government and rebels to the table. Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov told reporters after five hours of political and security meetings in Washington that officials from the two countries will meet again by the end of the month to prepare for the Syria talks. ...

U.S. to reopen 18 of 19 embassies closed amid security concerns Posted: 09 Aug 2013 04:20 PM PDT WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Eighteen of the 19 U.S. embassies closed this month due to worries about potential terrorist attacks will reopen on Sunday, the U.S. State Department said on Friday. "Our embassy in Sanaa, Yemen, will remain closed because of ongoing concerns about a threat stream indicating the potential for terrorist attacks emanating from Al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula," State Department spokeswoman Jen Psaki said. The United States will also keep its consulate in Lahore, Pakistan, shuttered, Psaki said, adding it closed on Thursday due to a "separate credible threat. ...

U.S. orders non-essential staff out of consulate in Pakistan's Lahore Posted: 09 Aug 2013 09:23 AM PDT By Katharine Houreld ISLAMABAD (Reuters) - The U.S. government ordered the evacuation of non-essential staff from its consulate in the northeastern Pakistani city of Lahore on Friday due to the threat of attack, with the State Department also warning U.S. citizens not to travel to Pakistan. "The Department of State ordered this drawdown due to specific threats concerning the U.S. consulate in Lahore," said a travel warning posted on the Department of State's website on Thursday. ...

Mexico releases drug lord behind 1985 DEA agent killing Posted: 09 Aug 2013 04:35 PM PDT By Anahi Rama MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - Notorious Mexican drug kingpin Rafael Caro Quintero, convicted of ordering the killing of a U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration officer in 1985, was freed by a court on Friday, and the agency said it will press to have him brought to justice in the United States. Caro Quintero, who was sentenced to 40 years in prison for ordering the killing of undercover DEA agent Enrique Camarena and served 28 years in prison, was released after the court decided he should have been tried at a state level, rather than federal level, a court official said. ...

Yemen: 7 Saudis among militants killed by drones Posted: 09 Aug 2013 05:01 PM PDT SANAA, Yemen (AP) — At least seven suspected militants from Saudi Arabia were among the alleged al-Qaida members killed in Yemen in a recent wave of U.S. drone strikes, senior Yemeni officials said Friday, suggesting that Saudis are increasingly crossing the border to carry funds or seek terrorist training.

Yemen terror boss left blueprint for waging jihad Posted: 09 Aug 2013 04:32 PM PDT TIMBUKTU, Mali (AP) — A year before he was caught on an intercept discussing the terror plot that prompted this week's sweeping closure of U.S. embassies abroad, al-Qaida's top operative in Yemen laid out his blueprint for how to wage jihad in letters sent to a fellow terrorist.

Mexico releases drug kingpin Rafael Caro Quintero Posted: 09 Aug 2013 04:32 PM PDT MEXICO CITY (AP) — Infamous drug lord Rafael Caro Quintero walked free Friday after 28 years in prison when a court overturned his 40-year sentence for the 1985 kidnapping and killing of a U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration agent, a brutal murder that marked a low point in U.S.-Mexico relations.

At least six killed as Sierra Leone bridge collapses Posted: 09 Aug 2013 04:24 PM PDT FREETOWN (Reuters) - At least six homeless people sleeping under a bridge in the heart of Sierra Leone's capital Freetown were crushed to death early on Friday when the bridge collapsed in a landslide caused by heavy rain, the country's police inspector general said. The Jimmy Bridge, heavily used by both vehicles and pedestrians, collapsed between 2 a.m. and 3 a.m. (0200 and 0300 GMT). Six bodies were recovered, all of them homeless people who had been sleeping under the structure. ...

Gunmen kidnap 2 Turkish Airlines pilots in Lebanon Posted: 09 Aug 2013 03:31 PM PDT BEIRUT (AP) — Gunmen intercepted a van carrying Turkish Airlines employees from Beirut's international airport to a hotel in the Lebanese capital Friday, kidnapping two pilots but leaving the four other crew members behind, officials said.

Swiss apologize for encounter Oprah calls racist Posted: 09 Aug 2013 02:37 PM PDT GENEVA (AP) — Switzerland is a glamorous playground of the rich and famous, filled with glitterati from princes to movie stars. It's also a land with a sometimes uneasy relationship with foreigners — especially when they aren't white.

Canada PM brushes off protests, says spectrum auction to proceed Posted: 09 Aug 2013 02:31 PM PDT (Reuters) - Canada will sell off wireless spectrum next year as planned, Prime Minister Stephen Harper said on Friday, despite protests by major telecoms firms that the auction rules favor the entry into the market of U.S. giant Verizon Communications Inc. The government - which has a policy of trying to increase wireless competition - expects to raise billions of dollars from the January 2014 auction of the spectrum that telecoms companies need to operate their wireless services. ...

A $38,000 handbag not unheard of in luxury market Posted: 09 Aug 2013 02:10 PM PDT LONDON (AP) — A $38,000 handbag? For most people, it's unthinkable.

Obama laments 'backward' thinking by Russians Posted: 09 Aug 2013 02:02 PM PDT WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama said Friday he was reassessing the U.S. relationship with Russia because of a growing number of issues on which the two countries differ, and he lamented what he called his mixed success in trying to persuade Russian leader Vladimir Putin to abandon a Cold War mentality.

Tone of Russia talks positive, conditions not ripe for summit: U.S. Posted: 09 Aug 2013 01:54 PM PDT WASHINGTON (Reuters) - High-level U.S.-Russian political and security talks on Friday were "positive and constructive throughout" in tone and not overshadowed by the case of fugitive spy agency contractor Edward Snowden, a U.S. official said. However, the official added, it would be premature to reschedule a summit between U.S. President Barack Obama and Russian President Vladimir Putin that was postponed by Washington this week before the two countries create conditions for talks. ...

The Failed Saudi-Russian Talks: Desperate Diplomacy as Syria Implodes Posted: 09 Aug 2013 01:43 PM PDT You could call it the Hail Mary pass of diplomatic relations. In a desperate attempt to find some solution to the ongoing Syria crisis, now in its third year with no end in sight, Saudi Arabia's intelligence chief Prince Bandar bin Sultan reportedly offered Russian President Vladimir Putin a multi-billion dollar arms deal to curb Moscow's support for the Syrian regime of President Bashar Assad when they met in Moscow last week. ...

Officials: Israeli drone strike kills 5 in Egypt Posted: 09 Aug 2013 01:42 PM PDT EL-ARISH, Egypt (AP) — An Israeli drone strike killed five suspected Islamic militants and destroyed a rocket launcher in Egypt's largely lawless Sinai Peninsula on Friday, two senior Egyptian security officials said, describing a rare Israeli operation carried out in its Arab neighbor's territory.

Clashes at rallies backing ousted Egypt president Posted: 09 Aug 2013 01:12 PM PDT CAIRO (AP) — Tens of thousands of supporters of Egypt's ousted president marched Friday on the streets of Cairo and across the country, leading to clashes with opponents and security forces that injured dozens.

Obama laments 'backward' Russian thinking Posted: 09 Aug 2013 01:04 PM PDT WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama said Friday he was reassessing the relationship with Russia because of a growing number of issues on which the two countries differ, and he lamented what he called his mixed success in trying to convince Russian leader Vladimir Putin to abandon a Cold War mentality.

Group: Dozens killed in Central African Republic Posted: 09 Aug 2013 12:57 PM PDT BANGUI, Central African Republic (AP) — An international aid organization says dozens of people have been slaughtered in a remote village in Central African Republic and their bodies tossed in a nearby river.

Undercover sting by police, activists nets Togo ivory kingpin Posted: 09 Aug 2013 12:56 PM PDT By John Zodzi LOME (Reuters) - A major international ivory trafficker believed to have dealt in the tusks of thousands of elephants over a four-decade career has been arrested in Togo following an undercover investigation by wildlife campaigners. Togolese shopkeeper Emile N'bouke, 58, and a Guinean associate were arrested in two raids on Tuesday and Wednesday in Lome, in the latest in a series of joint operations between activists and police that have netted around 900 traffickers. Police seized 725 kg of ivory, most of which had been carved into sculptures and figurines. ...

U.S. drone kills five Qaeda suspects in Yemen, strikes intensify Posted: 09 Aug 2013 12:44 PM PDT ADEN (Reuters) - Five suspected al Qaeda militants were killed in an air strike in eastern Yemen, the Interior Ministry said on Friday, in an escalating campaign against the militant group's Yemeni branch after recent warnings of possible attacks. The ministry said the men were attacked while they were travelling in a vehicle in the province of Hadramout in an area called Ghail Bawazeer, 45 km (28 miles) from the provincial capital Mukalla. It did not elaborate on the source of the air strike, but a Yemeni official earlier told Reuters that a U.S. drone fired the missiles. ...

Mexico drug kingpin Caro Quintero ordered released Posted: 09 Aug 2013 12:38 PM PDT MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexican officials said Friday a court ordered the release of infamous drug lord Rafael Caro Quintero after 28 years in prison, overturning his conviction for the 1985 kidnap and killing of a U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration agent. The brutal murder marked a low point in U.S.-Mexico relations.

Kenyan mining minister denies corruption allegations Posted: 09 Aug 2013 12:19 PM PDT MOMBASA, Kenya (Reuters) - Kenya's mining minister denied allegations of corruption on Friday that were leveled against him by the Kenyan subsidiary of Canadian-listed miner Pacific Wildcat Resources. Mining Secretary Najib Balala this week unexpectedly raised royalties on minerals and revoked certain mining licenses, including Cortec Mining Kenya's permit. He said the move was to ensure Kenya got a bigger share of earnings from its nascent mining sector. ...

U.S., Russian ministers agree to prepare for Syria peace talks: Lavrov Posted: 09 Aug 2013 12:12 PM PDT WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. and Russian officials agreed on Friday on the need to convene a Syrian peace conference in Geneva as soon as possible and will meet again by the end of the month to prepare for the talks, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said. Lavrov spoke in Washington after talks between the top U.S. and Russian diplomatic and defense officials. He described the overall mood of the talks as very positive. (Reporting by David Alexander)

US says Japan has long way to go to open markets Posted: 09 Aug 2013 12:12 PM PDT WASHINGTON (AP) — Japan still has a long way to go before it can say its markets are open, the top U.S. trade official said on Friday.

AP Exclusive: Yemen terror boss wrote about jihad Posted: 09 Aug 2013 11:45 AM PDT TIMBUKTU, Mali (AP) — A year before he was caught on an intercept discussing the terror plot that prompted this week's sweeping closure of United States embassies abroad, al-Qaida's top operative in Yemen laid out his blueprint for how to wage jihad in letters sent to a fellow terrorist.

Gunmen abduct 2 Turkish Airlines pilots in Lebanon Posted: 09 Aug 2013 11:42 AM PDT BEIRUT (AP) — Gunmen intercepted a van carrying Turkish Airlines employees from Beirut's international airport to a hotel in the Lebanese capital Friday, kidnapping two pilots but leaving the four other crew members behind, officials said.

About half Greek businesses caught cheating taxman Posted: 09 Aug 2013 11:33 AM PDT ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Nationwide spot checks by Greek tax inspectors have found that almost every other business is cheating the taxman in some way, as the debt-hobbled country's authorities struggle to improve revenue collection amid a crippling recession.

Attackers in South Sudan kill local MSF staff member Posted: 09 Aug 2013 11:33 AM PDT JUBA (Reuters) - A South Sudanese staff member of Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF) has been killed and another wounded in an attack by armed men on their vehicle outside the country's capital, Juba, the medical charity said on Friday. MSF said the shooting occurred on Monday on a main road outside Juba in an attack on a vehicle bearing the organization's name. "These types of incidents directly impact on the ability of aid workers to provide much needed, life-saving medical assistance," MSF said in a statement. The victim, whom MSF identified only as Joseph, died two days later from his ...

Zimbabwe opposition glum, resigned to more Mugabe Posted: 09 Aug 2013 11:27 AM PDT HARARE, Zimbabwe (AP) — The gloom among some Zimbabweans following elections last week was evident on a recent minibus ride into Harare as conversation turned to politics. Passengers stared at the passing landscape of winter-scorched grass and scattered trees. Gradually, conversation turned to politics.

Israel risks loss of EU funding over settlements Posted: 09 Aug 2013 11:12 AM PDT JERUSALEM (AP) — Europe's tough new stance against Jewish settlements could cost Israel hundreds of millions of dollars in EU research grants, putting a hefty price tag on its refusal to stop building on lands Palestinians want for a state.

Africa’s Drinking Problem: Alcoholism on the Rise as Beverage Multinationals Circle Posted: 09 Aug 2013 10:53 AM PDT In Kenya, depending on whom you ask, John Mututho is either a hero or a villain, but in a country consuming ever more alcohol, he is certainly a household name. In 2010, Mututho won a battle with the beverage industry to implement Kenya's first alcohol control act. It is known as "the Mututho law," and honors his brother, who died as a result of alcoholism. After his brother's death in 2007, Mututho dedicated himself to the issue with a focus and vigor rare in Kenyan politicians pursuing social goals. But instead of being celebrated, Mututho was punished. ...

At center of Islamic uprising, Nigerians mark Eid Posted: 09 Aug 2013 10:43 AM PDT MAIDUGURI, Nigeria (AP) — Nigerians in the birthplace of the Islamic uprising gripping the country's northeast celebrated the start of the Muslim holy festival of Eid al-Fitr with devout prayers and a joyful show of adulation for their king that attracted more than 10,000 people.

German companies to automatically encrypt emails Posted: 09 Aug 2013 10:31 AM PDT BERLIN (AP) — Two of Germany's biggest Internet service providers said Friday they will start encrypting customers' emails by default in response to user concerns about online snooping after reports that the U.S. National Security Agency monitors international electronic communications.

Thousands rally for Mursi in Cairo, clashes in rural Egypt Posted: 09 Aug 2013 10:18 AM PDT By Shadia Nasralla and Angus MacSwan CAIRO (Reuters) - Thousands of supporters of ousted Egyptian President Mohamed Mursi rallied in a protest camp around a Cairo mosque on Friday, defying warnings from the army-installed government that they should give up and leave. Leaders of Mursi's Muslim Brotherhood mounted a stage at the Rabaa al-Adawiya site to demand that he brought back to power. "Soldier, your place is not in politics," senior official Ahmed Aref said as the people pumped fists in the air. ...

Kenya airport fire thefts: 7 police investigated Posted: 09 Aug 2013 10:10 AM PDT NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — A government official in Kenya says seven police are under investigation for theft in the wake of a major fire at Nairobi's main airport.

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